Shownotes:
The Nikon D3X uses a new imaging processing system called EXPEED. The camera works to improve image quality, processing speed and reduce power consumption.
The Imation Wireless Projection Link makes it easy for you to send what’s on your laptop screen to a projector. It’s perfect for conferences and presentations.
Mac users will like the Targus Bluetooth Laser Mouse. In place of the scroll wheel in the middle, there’s an optical sensor, allowing for four way scrolling. It also works for PCs.
You may know Rick “MacMerc” Yaeger from segments on The Lab with Leo Laporte, and if you visit our live streams, you’ll definitely recognize him from the chatroom. I’m excited about the launch of his new show, MacMerc.TV, where he explains things like the difference between pixels and vectors, simply and in an easy to understand way. See the embedded video here.
Thanks to the HP MediaSmart Server for supporting The Brief. To find out where you can order one, click here. The RAM upgrade mod information is here.
Direct Download Links
Small | Medium | Extra Large | Windows Media | Nokia N95 (Upload in progress) | Nokia N800/N810 (Upload in progress)
« GBTV #471 | 10 Favorite Things from 2008
MacMerc.TV »
December 1st, 2008 at 2:02 pm
I’ve been wondering why you haven’t talked about the Nikon D90, which is apparently the first SLR released that shoots HD video? Especially since you’ve historically shot Nikon … Maybe this is a stupid question, but how does it compare the the Canon you’ve been raving about?
December 1st, 2008 at 6:17 pm
My Lego’s never used to look jagged… curses MacMerc!
December 1st, 2008 at 7:12 pm
Great Brief… Cali looks like she has a cold. Love MacMerc. Looking forward to more.
December 1st, 2008 at 8:26 pm
I think i was the guy she’s talking about with the wireless video thingy
December 1st, 2008 at 8:26 pm
I think i was the guy she’s talking about with the wireless video thingy. thanks cali!
December 1st, 2008 at 8:29 pm
sorry about the double post. i prematurely pressed submit. oops :P
December 1st, 2008 at 8:50 pm
Word Lily, the D90 video is great. the 5D just pushes it to 1080p. Given they are both 1st generation video on dSLR, it’s probably comparable when both at 720p. I think you’ll get a lot of awkward use from both though because traditionally with video, we have a swivel LCD we can work from. Don at smugmug has a sample video here@1080p (gotta follow the links, the video is massive): http://blogs.smugmug.com/don/2008/11/30/first-1080p-video-from-canons-new-5d-mkii-amazing/
That wireless link is pretty nifty. Too bad no widescreen support. We have something similar at work, and works on your wifi card. unfortunately, you need software to make a link, and 2, you lose your wifi if you need to surf the net too. I’ll have to look into this for one of our conference rooms, it may have potential
December 1st, 2008 at 10:47 pm
Great brief. Perfect timing as I am looking for a DigiSLR however not sure this one is for me at $8,000 Appreciate the insight nevertheless. Macmerc.TV is great thanks
December 2nd, 2008 at 5:07 am
My lego looks a bit smoother but loving Macmerc:
http://simoncpage.co.uk/blog/2008/11/23/creative-lego-art-design/
December 2nd, 2008 at 9:20 am
I am excited about the Imation Wireless Projection Link… Their website dosn’t have any way for me to buy it. 5 min of clicking links and surching the stores listed and still haven’t found a price.
December 2nd, 2008 at 11:44 am
Dear Cali,
I love your show.
The only thing I wished that would changed, happened in episode 472. You talked slower.
Although you always talk clearly, I always felt like you’re in a hurry.
I find much more enjoyable.
Warm regards,
Marlon Simons
The Netherlands
Europe.
December 2nd, 2008 at 12:35 pm
Hey Cali. You have cold… The Christmas weather is taking over… Take care.
December 2nd, 2008 at 1:10 pm
I had a chance to use the Imation projection gizmo at a recent conference. The interface was easy to install and the image was good, but I did have some issues that I hope get fixed in future upgrades:
1) I use Keynote and the Imation remote unit didn’t allow me to see the Presenter Screen – so all my notes and the benefit of seeing the next slide were lost. It emulated my screen, and I needed something that would become the second screen.
2) There was a rather troublesome delay between the time I pressed the button and the slide came up. It changed instantly on my Mac but took as long as 2-3 seconds to change on the screen.
We did call the company and their help desk was eager to find a solution – so I give them credit for that.
December 2nd, 2008 at 2:01 pm
OOOPS !!! Sorry -the unit I used recently was the Presto WMS 100 from NewSoft.
Same basic concept, different company. Perhaps the Imation design would have done what I wanted. http://www.newsoftinc.com/products/product-main.asp?productid=NAI0032
December 2nd, 2008 at 11:57 pm
This list was fun! :)
December 3rd, 2008 at 6:10 am
Maybe it was your cold, or maybe you’re trying to follow some statements from “traditional-news-watching people,” but you seemed much slower today. I hope this is just from the cold because it just doesn’t seem like the Cali we love when you go that slow.
I enjoy your fast pace. Those who can’t catch it all should just listen faster! :)
I hope you’re feeling better soon, Cali! I recommend hot orange-flavored tea sweetened with honey.
December 3rd, 2008 at 8:04 am
Yes, I talked slower because I’m sick. I can hardly breathe and talk at the same time. :) That’s why I didn’t do a show on Tuesday.
December 3rd, 2008 at 8:14 am
I too am on the quest to find the Imation Wireless Projection Link. No one seems to stock it. I am guessing it is new on the market. I am waiting for a response from Imation to where it can be purchased. D-Link has a similar project but it requires drivers.
BTW Love the show.
December 4th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
Cali,
We first discovered you last summer on the Drobo website, excitedly describing the virtues of Drobo. One of my students commented “wow, that girl has had too much caffeine”. Since then we have become regular visitors to Geekbrief, and have become accustomed to your wonderful rapid-fire delivery. We recently revisited Drobo, as part of our discussion on hard drive RAIDs, and your presentation seemed really tame and slow, compared to your “dailys”. Once you shake your cold, we expect to see the slightly hyperactive Cali that we have come to know and love. (Try some chamomile tea with honey and lemon, it won’t help your cold, but it is like getting a nice warm hug).
December 4th, 2008 at 3:55 pm
Thanks, Gordon! You made me laugh. :)
December 6th, 2008 at 11:15 pm
How do you know how Imation is affordable when your link doesn’t list a price?
December 8th, 2008 at 11:18 am
MacMall just put up a price on the Imation Wireless Projection Link .. $182.99 .. http://tinyurl.com/5afwbe